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Thanks, HR-ML. Maybe some day I may go back to reviewing, but I'm feeling pretty meh about it all at the moment.To all: If there is anybody here interested in British history and the monarchy, here's a funny video clip that gets you from 1066 all the way to Elizabeth II in only eight and a half minutes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNgP6...
Nice clip, funny, though correct.At the moment our government is a joke. Here’s hoping Rishi can bang a few of parliamentary MP heads together , and start running the country now, and sorting the important problems. 🤞
Shaz wrote: "Nice clip, funny, though correct.At the moment our government is a joke. Here’s hoping Rishi can bang a few of parliamentary MP heads together , and start running the country now, and sorting the..."
My understanding is he's slightly center right and very smart. And no one likes him, I guess they can kick him out, too. :-)) Wish we could do that. :-((
Carol wrote: "Shaz wrote: "Nice clip, funny, though correct.At the moment our government is a joke. Here’s hoping Rishi can bang a few of parliamentary MP heads together , and start running the country now, an..."
Oh, if only we could (kick them out).
OLT wrote: "Thanks, HR-ML. Maybe some day I may go back to reviewing, but I'm feeling pretty meh about it all at the moment.To all: If there is anybody here interested in British history and the monarchy, he..."
I want to watch that but I am too tired. I'm going to bed and read my horror book .... or maybe not. I've gotten really interested in suspense recently and just discovered that back in October I bought Tana French's first book. I hope to read it soon - although since there are missing children, it's pretty horrible too.
In the Woods
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Avail. in countries other than the US??
1) Classics via Project Guttenberg
gutenberg.org
2) History via Library of Congress
loc.gov/collections
3) Romance via Harlequin Online Reads
(chapters of new books.)
harlequin.com/articlelist.html
4) New titles via Amazon Prime Reads
(for Prime members)
amazon.com/firstreads
5) Reader Recs via Goodreads Free Shelves
(free e-books & excerpts)
goodreads.com/ebooks?sort=readable
BTW, former Pres. Thomas Jefferson donated 10K total books
to start the Library of Congress.
^Great list of resources! Thanks for sharing, @HR-ML.
My husband and I watched the first 2 episodes of Endeavor on PBS. Maybe this show has been mentioned before--probably has by the mystery fans, but we really liked it. It's set in the 60s in Oxford. Apparently, it will provide us with many hours of viewing time. There are 8 seasons. I don't know if it's still running on Mystery or not.
Roberta2 wrote: "My husband and I watched the first 2 episodes of Endeavor on PBS. Maybe this show has been mentioned before--probably has by the mystery fans, but we really liked it. It's set in the 60s in Oxford...."They, I believe, are filming season 9. It will be, however, the final season. If you are interested in old, cranky Endeavour, you have all the seasons of the older series, Inspector Morse, that you can watch.
Oh, yeah, and then after you finish the old, cranky Inspector Morse series, there's the Inspector Lewis series to watch. Inspector Lewis is Morse's sidekick in the Morse series and then, wonder of wonders, gets his very own series when Morse retires. All take place in Oxford. I admit to falling asleep at times when watching these, but if I can stay awake I enjoy the mysteries.
I used to like watching Morse and the Lewis series, watched Endevaour but preferred Morse. You might like Frost and Midsummer Murders, which are both on the same line’s as Morse
Stepping in to wave hello.
Here's a fun Halloween clip for you. Stephen Colbert has some kids come up with ideas for a spooky film and then you'll see the film come to life with celebrity stars. The kids, BTW, are adorable.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrQD8...
OLT wrote: "Here's a fun Halloween clip for you. Stephen Colbert has some kids come up with ideas for a spooky film and then you'll see the film come to life with celebrity stars. The kids, BTW, are adorable...."
Just wonderful!
We tried Annika as well, but we both hate when the main character breaks the wall and addresses the audience.
Carol wrote: "I'm reading The Belle of Belgrave Square and loving it."That is so good to hear. I bought the first one in the series when it was on sale, but haven't read it yet.
I just finished a horror book. Scary and creepy. Human evil.
Carol, Did you get it from the library? I am waiting for a price reduction.
Yes, I got it from the library. I didn't get the DTB. I waited for the Kindle version. I don't know if I'd give it a 5 but I am enjoying it.
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Salt Lake Joan.
Susan informed me via GR message that Joan's son posted on her FB page that
Joan passed away. Joan was a thoughtful, bright, witty, direct person. Joan had insightful comments & she made us think and laugh. I recall her wonder at living out West and in
nature, and love of tennis, cooking & family & friends. Joan shared she did not adhere to traditional religion, but she appreciated the outlook of Buddhist believers.
Joan 1st posted on our HR thread on 08/09/21 (pg5)
& last posted on politics thread on 10/02/22 (pg59).
I'm crying & don't know what to say. It is trite to say she will no longer suffer. Please keep her and her survivors in your thoughts. She will be missed.
Thanks Susan & thanks to all, Cheryl/HR-ML
I am so sad. It feels like a lovely warm light has gone out.
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It was sad news. I hope Joan knew her + impact on others.
HR-ML wrote: "Dear all who post here---Salt Lake Joan.
Susan informed me via GR message that Joan's son posted on her FB page that
Joan passed away. Joan was a thoughtful, bright, witty, direct person. Joan ..."
I am so sorry to hear this. A light has gone out. I have missed her in our little group.
Oh, I'm just so sad. She was a lovely person. Enjoyed her posts. She made me think. She made me hungry.
It is always sad when we here of someone passing. May she rest in peace.
Joan will be missed. And what a loss for the rational, sane, thoughtful portion of our population.
Thanks so much HR-ML for passing on the sad news of Joan’s death. Obviously, I never met Joan in person but even so felt such a connection with her. I have missed her comments already and to know that there will never be more of her insights makes me feel teary as well. We know that she was surrounded by the love of her husband and family - and I hope her ending was pain-free, as well. Vale Joan. Hugs to the rest of you...
I am still pretty new to this group but I feel like I got to know Joan a little. She suffered so much. May she rest in peace.
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Joan encouraged us to live in the now. See her words on this on politics thread
page 56, 08/18/22. We never met her, but she was a part of our little group and our lives. I'm glad we got to know her.
I am so sad. I feel as we all do that she was a friend even though we never met in person. We share a lot on this thread, and she contributed so much.
I want to tell you all that you are very important to me. I mostly see family and people at work, and I don't know any other people face to face who like to talk books. Most people I know don't even read for pleasure, and most of them are Trump Republicans. I can only think of two who aren't. You guys are my kindred spirits.
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We love books and want to spread the good word about
special books. Booklovers are curious folks, it is frustrating
to meet folks who are not curious. Yesterday I looked at
Joan's fav. books list, I hope to read some of them.
We appreciate you too.
HR-ML, what a lovely idea. I will look at her fav list as well. I feel the same way about all of you here. It is a safe place for me to talk about anything. I talk about all of you to my husband and kids. I told my husband about Joan yesterday and he hugged me and said he was sorry. He knows how I feel about all of you here.
I always thought Halloween 🎃 was something that had made it’s way over here (UK ) from America .My husband just told me, it comes from Medieval times. When people used pumpkins as lanterns. ( I believe they may have been carved Turnips or Swedes, back then)
And trick or treat was there way of visiting there loved ones graves, where they would take food and drink and sit talking about about them.
Raining here, so not many little ones out tonight.
I am reading Donna Fletchers. The Highlander’s Bride.HR ML
you may need to post Joan’s fav books. I would like to see them, but cannot find the post .
Hi all - as a reader from 'a land down under' (Australia) I don't post often, but I start my day with the pleasure of reading your comments. I am sad for Joan's family, and our 'online family members'. I would love to see Joan's favourite books.
BJ wrote: "Hi all - as a reader from 'a land down under' (Australia) I don't post often, but I start my day with the pleasure of reading your comments. I am sad for Joan's family, and our 'online family memb..."
Page back and find one of her posts. Click on her name and you can see all the books she's listed and her ratings.
Why with all their money didn't the Pelosi's have private security?
How far back Caro, I have had a look but not been able to find a post. I will try again tomorrow on laptop, can find post better on laptop. I can never find anything on phone app and half the post I read seem to go missing near the end. So annoying.
Shaz wrote: "How far back Caro, I have had a look but not been able to find a post. I will try again tomorrow on laptop, can find post better on laptop. I can never find anything on phone app and half the post..."
Hope this gets you there: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
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Always glad to hear from you. You and I sometimes converse on the other book forum. Joan's death has hit me hard. And we have not heard from Vivienne in over a year & she did not respond to my GR message. Hope she's OK.
I believe in serendipity and we on this little thread were meant to interact w/ each other.
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In Praise of Slowness... by Carl Honore
A Life of One's Own by Marion Milner
Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy
Nudge: Improving Decisions RE Health etc. by Richard Thaler
Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel etc by Mary Ann Shaffer
The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism Naomi Kline.
When Susan contacted me a couple days ago, she relayed Joan's son shared on FB his Mom's: 'joie de vivre,' legendary dinners, love of books, tennis, and travel and her deep appreciation for art and design.
HR-ML wrote: "Per her GR profile pg, these were some of Joan's fav books: In Praise of Slowness... by Carl Honore
A Life of One's Own by Marion Milner
Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy
Nudge: Improving Decisions ..."
This is Joan’s obit, will miss her knowledge, her wit, her kindness, her cooking. :) wish she did a recipe book.
https://www.premierfuneral.com/obitua...
Edit to add - I thought once we were able to find on Google it would be ok here.
If not, please remove…
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Thanks for the obit! I have no plans to remove it.
Susan, we can't thank you enough!
Carol wrote: "Why with all their money didn't the Pelosi's have private security?"I wondered about that too. Maybe they have security but only the kind that goes off if a window is opened? It seemed a little lax given her position and how many people hate Nancy. I suspect they will have a beefier system now.
Susan wrote: "HR-ML wrote: "Per her GR profile pg, these were some of Joan's fav books: In Praise of Slowness... by Carl Honore
A Life of One's Own by Marion Milner
Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy
Nudge: Improv..."
Susan, thank you for the book list and the obituary link.
Thanks for the link to Joan’s obituary and the list of favourite reads (which illustrate her eclectic interests).Today I’ve been reading the grand old American poet, Gerald Stern, because I just heard that he died this week. Here is one of his poems, that I think Joan may have liked - and many of you, as well.
Galaxy Love
There’s too little time left to measure
the space between us for that was
long ago—that time—so just lie
under the dark blue quilt and put
the fat pillows with the blue slips
on the great windowsill so we can
look over them and down to the
small figures hurrying by
in total silence and think of the heat
up here and the cold down there
while I turn the light off with the right
hand and gather you in close with the wrong.
Gerald Stern (1925-2022)
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Hope your pain lessons and you feel better. Hang in there!
I miss your reviews. But I understand some days we are not in a mood to do a book review.